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MARVELOUS OR MALEVOLENT MERMAIDS?

Where can I get the April 2014 issue with the mermaid on the cover? I can’t wait to buy it. I’m a No. 1 fan of mermaids, as I have a self-made tail too! Thanks so much for the beautiful magazine!— Emilie Van Der Elst via Facebook, Montreal, Canada

// (Your) April cover photo and fashion spread are the stuff of nightmares — a dystopian underworld! I don’t believe I’ve ever seen an uglier cover and fashion spread.— Cara Kazanowski, longtime subscriber

BOLED OVER

(Charles Boles) was a great inspiration and mainstay of mine while running Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. (“Overdue Debut,” April 2014) His legacy at Baker’s is monumental! It was certainly a honor and a pleasure having him play for me at Baker’s and gain a wealth of knowledge about the business from his friendship.— John Colbert, via hourdetroit.com

// I first played with this wonderful musician way back at the Elmwood Casino where he constantly impressed not only me but also the featured stars!— Lanny Kathy, University of Michigan, via Facebook

DOMBROWSKI’S DEALINGS

Wonderful article (“Arms Race,” April 2014) about a great man, his discipline, and successes.— Mildred Carter Mariner, via hourdetroit.com

STANDING ‘O’ FOR CROWDRISE

I love that company (CrowdRise). I have a former student who works for them (“Raising the Bar,” April 2014). Doing such great things. And thank you for shedding the light on great people. You are awesome.— Jennifer Kincer, via Facebook

MAKING PLANS WITH NIGEL

Cool article on how a casual relationship can build into a fabulous project (“Fashion Meets Furniture,” April 2014). Art Van steps up its spring catalog with high fashion photographer.— Independent Expressions LLC, Rochester, via hourdetroit.com